Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 19:20:33 -0600
Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject: Re: Transplant Question
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John,
Why not upgrade to a 2.1 LWBX rather than staying with the 1.9L engine. Lately
there have been some complete 2.1L wbx engines posted for sale by some list
members. They were complete with all the elctronics and fuel injection, etc.
By going the 2.1L route you keep it all basically Vanagon. If you use an inline
engine you get into a whole different set of problems.
If you pick up a 2.1L that is run out, it high miles or something, you can have
it rebuilt with lots of mods for performance and increased life for around
$3000 or so and everything will fit right back into your van without having to
hassle other modifications. I looked into this pretty thoroughly and even
though I am for the moment having a strictly stock 2.1L put back in, it was for
budgetary constraints, noting more. I came out of the deal with a long block,
which I am rebuilding with all the mods. When done, it goes into the van and
the current stock motor will be sold.
Just an idea.
Drop a note to Robert Lilley on this list. He has a lot to tell about it, and
you might look up Bob Donalds of Boston Engines...or check out his website at
bostonengines.com. Though they differ a bit about the philosophy of rebu8ilding
these engines, they both offer good info.
Good Luck.
John Rodgers
"88 GL driver
John Lauterbach wrote:
> I am contemplating a preventative engine transplant on my '84 Vanagon with
> 1.9L engine (most likely original engine that has had a head gasket
> replacement). Right now everything is fine, but I am reluctant to drive it
> more than 100 miles from home lest I have a engine failure. If I do the
> transplant, I want to have as much new as possible in the engine
> compartment. I know that some transplants leave you with a long block and
> you need to supply the rest (injectors, etc.) I have asked a couple of the
> list vendors involved for a list of "the rest" , but none have supplied me
> with sufficient information to make up a serious parts list.
>
> I would appreciate some help on this. I am targeting a May-June time frame
> for the transplant as I know that I need a new A/C compressor and mounting
> bracket.
>
> John Lauterbach
> Macon, GA
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